The annual parade drew a record number of people, including a few area politicians who missed the Democratic state convention to march in support of Boston’s LGBT communities.

This past Saturday, the annual Boston Pride parade drew a record 25,000 people and 200 groups to march from Copley Square to City Hall Plaza, led by Gov. Deval Patrick, this year’s Grand Marshal, and Mayor Marty Walsh.

A number of other politicians, including Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, Joe Kennedy, Michelle Wu, and Matt O’Malley showed up to march alongside supporters, missing the critical Democratic state convention in Worcester. The parade also featured advocacy groups like GLAD, LGBT groups from area high schools and universities, churches, and even corporations like EMT and Google.

The parade ended with a festival at City Hall Plaza, where thousands gathered to enjoy entertainment by Jeanie Tracy, JD Samson, Alex Newell from Glee, headliner A Great Big World, and others. Mary Lambert, famous for singing the hook in Macklemore’s “Same Love,” cancelled her performance due to the loss of her voice, but Hal Sparks from “Queer As Folk” stepped in last-minute to make a guest appearance in her place.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, as well as the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, prompting Sylvain Bruni, newly appointed president of Boston Pride, to call for a moment of silence during the festival.

Check out scenes from the 2014 Boston Pride parade and festival:

Boston Pride Parade 2014

Mayor Marty Walsh

After cutting the ribbon on Boylston Street near Copley Square, the mayor led the parade down Charles Street by the Common.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Moving Violations Motorcycle Club

The club, which was founded in 1985 by a small group of Boston-area women, led the parade on Saturday. Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Rainbow Alliance

BC was one of many area universities whose LGBTQ groups marched in the parade.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Grand Marshal

Chosen for his "unwavering support of the LGBT community" according to Boston Pride President Sylvain Bruni, Gov. Deval Patrick acted as Grand Marshal of this year's parade.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

LGBT Senior Pride Coalition

The senior group rolled down the parade route in an Old Town Trolley.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

King Philip Regional High School Gay Straight Alliance

A student from the group blew a kiss to the crowd.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Dancing in the Street

Parade participants danced down Charles Street.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Love for the Crowd

Many parade participants stopped by the sidelines to greet the crowd.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Just a Boy Who Loves to Sparkle

A toddler attended the parade in a gender norm-defying outfit.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

EMC Corporation

The Hopkinton-based IT company showed off its support for the LGBT community at the parade.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

The Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps

New York City's premier band for LGBT musicians made the trip north to participate in the Boston Pride parade.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senator Warren walked in the parade alongside Congressman Joe Kennedy and gave out hugs to people in the crowd.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Congressman Joe Kennedy

The congressman returned to the parade after marching alongside openly gay NBA player Jason Collins, his former Stanford University roommate, last year.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Matt O'Malley

The 6th District City Councilor was one of several Boston politicians who marched in the parade.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Michelle Wu

The Boston City Councilor At-Large marched in the parade alongside her supporters.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Ed Markey

Marching a few blocks' length behind Senator Warren, Senator Markey showed off his pride during the parade.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

"Soon to Be Husbutch and Wife"

A couple showed off a sign announcing their upcoming marriage in July.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

"Gay Men Make Great Dads"

A day before Father's Day, a parade participant showed off a sign supporting gay fatherhood.Photo by Olga Khvan

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Frederick Wright

Good selection of pictures – representative of the true diversity that is present at most New England Pride events. Inclusive coverage like this will encourage even more folks to participate.